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Calling All Pet Owners: Submit Your Pet’s Photo for the 2026 Super Pet Calendar!

Posted on Friday, May 02, 2025 09:52 AM

Is your furry friend ready for the spotlight? The Uxbridge Scugog Animal Shelter is seeking adorable pet photos for its 2026 Super Pet Fundraising Calendar. All submitted photos will be featured in the calendar, but thirteen pets will be selected as “Super Pet of the Month” winners. Proceeds from the Super Pet Calendar sales will help cover the costs of caring for animals at the Uxbridge Scugog Animal Shelter.

Entry and calendar pre-order forms are available for pickup at the following...


Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4 to 10 – Ask yourself: How prepared are you?

Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2025 04:28 PM

Whitby, Ontario – This Emergency Preparedness Week (May 4 to 10), Durham Region is reminding you that emergencies can happen at any time—but a little planning can make a big difference. Emergency Preparedness Week is an opportunity for residents to take small, manageable steps now, so they’re ready when it counts.

Throughout the week, the Region will be sharing practical tips and reminders to help households across Durham build resilience—whether it’s updating an emergency kit, backing up...

Rabies Awareness Month provides a reminder to avoid contact with wildlife

Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2025 04:25 PM

All animal bites, scratches must be reported to Health Department

Whitby, Ontario – May is Rabies Awareness Month, and Durham Region Health Department is reminding area residents to avoid contact with wildlife, as rabies is commonly associated with bats, foxes, skunks and raccoons. Infected animals can transmit the rabies virus to humans through bites, scratches, or saliva. Although rabies is a preventable disease, it is almost always fatal for humans and most animals once infection occurs. In...

Notice of Passing By-Law to Designate

Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 01:42 PM

Notice of Passing By-Law to Designate

The following property to be of Cultural Heritage Value and Interest Pursuant to the Provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act (R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18)

Take Notice that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge has passed By-law 2025-022 under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18, designating the following lands to be of cultural heritage value and interest:

14800 Regional Road 1 (Firstly: Part Lot 34 Concession 6 Scott...

Township of Uxbridge Bans All Open-Air Fires

Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 09:09 AM

Effective immediately, the Township of Uxbridge has imposed a fire ban on all open-air burning.

Due to forecasted weather, the Uxbridge Fire Department has placed a fire ban on the Township of Uxbridge. Open flames at this time risk causing serious damage to property and environment.

Open air burning includes the use of burn barrels, outdoor fireplaces, and cooking fires, as well as fires in pits. Portable outdoor fire appliances are not approved for use in Uxbridge at any time. Residents may...

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